A Euro 2 MAN ( Either 22215 or 22673, But ive got a feeling its the latter ) has arrived at South Shields for a unknown reason, Currently parked in the Top Shed.

Another thing to note is that Ex Slatyford and South Shields MAN 18.220 / Transbus ALX300 22022 is earmarked to become a driver trainer, So id take a hint that the B10M's day's are quickly coming to a end...

(01 Mar 2017, 5:06 pm)South Tyne Lad wrote A Euro 2 MAN ( Either 22215 or 22673, But ive got a feeling its the latter ) has arrived at South Shields for a unknown reason, Currently parked in the Top Shed.

Another thing to note is that Ex Slatyford and South Shields MAN 18.220 / Transbus ALX300 22022 is earmarked to become a driver trainer, So id take a hint that the B10M's day's are quickly coming to a end...

Not so much ex - 22022 remains in service at Slatyford (or was until the last couple of days at least)

(01 Mar 2017, 5:34 pm)stagecoachbusdepot wrote Not so much ex - 22022 remains in service at Slatyford (or was until the last couple of days at least)

22022 still in service at Slatyford

Any idea when 19201/202 look like leaving Walkergate ?

(24 Feb 2017, 10:03 am)NK53 TKT wrote Does anyone know the board that the streetdeck is on on the 38

Not sure if it's been noted, but it's been working the same board every day to my knowledge. 0732 off Whickham View (M-F), with the MMC on the board behind.

(01 Mar 2017, 5:06 pm)South Tyne Lad wrote A Euro 2 MAN ( Either 22215 or 22673, But ive got a feeling its the latter ) has arrived at South Shields for a unknown reason, Currently parked in the Top Shed.

Another thing to note is that Ex Slatyford and South Shields MAN 18.220 / Transbus ALX300 22022 is earmarked to become a driver trainer, So id take a hint that the B10M's day's are quickly coming to a end...

22022 has moved to the driving school as a Route Learner on paper, rather than a full on training vehicle like the B10Ms. It's very much still acting as a reserve vehicle at present at Slatyford, infact it was in use at Walkergate last week.

(01 Mar 2017, 10:02 pm)LiamD55 wrote 22022 still in service at Slatyford

Any idea when 19201/202 look like leaving Walkergate ?

19201/202 are simply part of the reserve fleet for now at Walkergate, would expect them to move across once service changes happen as Walkergate seem to be tight on buses at the moment.

22017 appears to have finally come off after operating on 36/37s on Tuesday. Yesterday had joined the ex Busways examples in Crocks Row.
16462 seems to have disappeared while 16463 had its engine running yesterday.

(02 Mar 2017, 9:48 am)RBZ 5459 wrote 19201/202 are simply part of the reserve fleet for now at Walkergate, would expect them to move across once service changes happen as Walkergate seem to be tight on buses at the moment.

Yeah few out of service at the moment across at walkergate.

Has anyone took any pics of the City Sightseeing Tridents? I've trawled Flickr but can't see anything yet.

(02 Mar 2017, 9:22 pm)ne14ne1 wrote Has anyone took any pics of the City Sightseeing Tridents? I've trawled Flickr but can't see anything yet.

Theres a few shots from behind of them inside Slatyford Depot ive seen

A gas bus appears to be on road test around Whitburn. Just turned onto Lizard Lane from Kitchener Road. If I hadn't been onboard 27739 I would have took a pic. 

(02 Mar 2017, 9:48 am)RBZ 5459 wrote Not sure if it's been noted, but it's been working the same board every day to my knowledge. 0732 off Whickham View (M-F), with the MMC on the board behind.

Is that also on saturdays?

(03 Mar 2017, 7:11 pm)NK53 TKT wrote Is that also on saturdays?

Streetdeck does duty 382 mon-fri and sunday and duty 386 on Saturday

Also 22022 has been swapped with 39730 to cover for the E200's off the road at Walkergate

dont know if its been mentioned before but does anyone know how long the Streetdeck will be at Walkergate for?

(03 Mar 2017, 10:27 pm)Pulsar wrote dont know if its been mentioned before but does anyone know how long the Streetdeck will be at Walkergate for?

Should be there for another week or 2

(03 Mar 2017, 10:52 pm)topsweep1506 wrote Should be there for another week or 2

Thanks

22022 on service 10 today.

19432 is at paintshop at Sunderland so should be getting de-branded

54279 is the spare interdeck megabus at Walkergate depot

(04 Mar 2017, 5:25 pm)topsweep1506 wrote 19432 is at paintshop at Sunderland so should be getting de-branded

54279 is the spare interdeck megabus at Walkergate depot

Is this a hint that more new vehicles may be on order?

(04 Mar 2017, 8:50 pm)AIG20 wrote Is this a hint that more new vehicles may be on order?

Dont think we'll be getting any new buses in Newcastle

Rumour has it Walkergate are losing buses soon but just a rumour at the minute

(04 Mar 2017, 10:08 pm)topsweep1506 wrote Dont think we'll be getting any new buses in Newcastle

Rumour has it Walkergate are losing buses soon but just a rumour at the minute

Probably just getting rid of the pointless 22 brand which doesn't even have enough buses brands to cover the pvr unless the 22 is getting cut in someway in the changes

(03 Mar 2017, 7:28 am)LiamD55 wrote Theres a few shots from behind of them inside Slatyford Depot ive seen

Ah-ha, found one.

(by Topsweep1506: https://www.flickr.com/photos/22413629@N06/33100921792/ )
17239 open-top trident ready to take over from the Olympians by topsweep1506, on Flickr

Hi is ex Newcastle enviro 300 no 27507'8 at Stockton depot yet i haven't seen any of them yet

(05 Mar 2017, 2:07 pm)Dglen wrote Hi is ex Newcastle enviro 300 no 27507'8  at Stockton depot yet i haven't seen any of them yet

Im sure i seen 27508 on a pit at Slatyford last night

(04 Mar 2017, 8:50 pm)AIG20 wrote Is this a hint that more new vehicles may be on order?

Just E400s losing their 22 branding

Thank for info mate

Should be a couple of Walkergate depot's enviro 400's dissappearing for the weekend for the cheltenham races

19386 now at paintshop so another one to get debranded

Period 12 Movements (up to week commencing 5th March 17)

Busways
14669 H669BNL LEYLAND OLYMPIAN Sold to Private Buyer
14671 H671BNL LEYLAND OLYMPIAN Sold to Private Buyer
14674 H674BNL LEYLAND OLYMPIAN Sold to Private Buyer
22013 NK03XJC MAN ALX300 Reserve to Disposal
22050 NK53KFU MAN ALX300 Slatyford to Reserve
22509 SF56FKM MAN 18.240 In service at Slatyford
27508 NK05JXG ADL ENVIRO 300 Reserve to Stockton
39709 NK58AGO MAN E200 Sunderland to Reserve
80028 SL15ZGD Wrightbus StreetDeck On loan to Walkergate Demonstrator
90832 YD12UEY FORD FIESTA Slatyford to LEX (off lease)

Transit
27508 NK05JXF ADL E300 Busways to Stockton (prep)
34564 NK04KZX DENNIS DART SLF Hartlepool to Reserve
35172 NK56EPP DENNIS DART SLF In service at Hartlepool

Sunderland 23's are running together, just seen 4 heading the city centre within 5 minutes.

Sunderland's 36089 has just been treated to a repaint

Walkergate depot's E400MMC's 10635 and 10636 will be going to cheltenham on monday